4/22~4/26
4/22
slippery adjective
causing or tending to cause something to slide or fall
Ex: slippery roads
quiver verb
to shake or move with a slight trembling motion
hoist verb
lift, raise; especially : to raise into position by or as if by means of tackle
compact adjective
having a dense structure or parts or units closely packed or joined
Ex: a compact woolen, compact bone
conspicuous adjective
obvious to the eye or mind
Ex: conspicuous changes
4/23
preeminent adjective
having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding, supreme
ambitious adjective
having or controlled by ambition
Ex: an ambitious young executive
mutiny noun
forcible or passive resistance to lawful authority; especially : concerted revolt (as of a naval crew) against discipline or a superior officer
administration noun
performance of executive duties : management
Ex: She has a degree in business administration
prostrate adjective
completely overcome and lacking vitality, will, or power to rise
Ex: was prostrate from the heat
4/24
culprit noun
one accused of or charged with a crime
covert adjective
not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
Ex: a covert alliance
insubordinate adjective
disobedient to authority
Ex: His behavior was unprofessional and insubordinate.
apprehension noun
the act or power of perceiving or comprehending the act or power of perceiving or comprehending
Ex: a person of dull apprehension, a person of dull apprehension
ordain verb
to invest officially (as by the laying on of hands) with ministerial or priestly authority
4/25
nocturnal adjective
of, relating to, or occurring in the night
Ex: a nocturnal journey
recuperate verb
to bring back into use or currency : revive
Ex: recuperate old traditions
vexation noun
the act of harassing or vexing : troubling
insidious adjective
harmful but enticing : seductive
Ex: insidious drugs
solidarity noun
unity (as of a group or class) that produces or is based on community of interests, objectives, and standards
Ex: The vote was a show of solidarity.
4/26
misdemeanor noun
a crime less serious than a felony
rampant adjective
marked by a menacing wildness, extravagance, or absence of restraint
Ex: rampant rumors
maneuver noun
a procedure or method of working usually involving expert physical movement
primordial adjective
existing in or persisting from the beginning (as of a solar system or universe)
Ex: a primordial gas cloud
covet verb
to wish for earnestly
Ex: covet an award
